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Law Enforcement Specialist (Training Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Leeds, MA $70K – $91K Apply by Sep 23, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ESFJ OperationsHealthcare
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This position is located within the Police and Security department at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, performing law enforcement work for the preservation of peace and the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes occurring on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) controlled property.
What You'll Do
- →The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the Police Service training program in accordance with VA Handbook 0730, established training policies, and Federal guidelines.
- →Maintaining accurate and current training records, ensuring all required training is completed within established timeframes.
- →Providing routine advisement regarding training accomplishments, deficiencies, and potential problems.
- →Preparing reports and disseminates accurate and useful information to Police Service personnel and management officials to meet quality and quantity standards established by the Department of Justice, OSLE, and the Law Enforcement Training Center.
- →Overseeing the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) program.
- →This program is a detailed initial training conducted at the facility level for all new VA Police hires.
- →Observing and evaluating the performance of Police Officer Training Instructors during quarterly training sessions, monthly rapid response drills, and real-world situations.
- →Reviewing police reports for proper classification under Uniform Crime Report (UCR) categories and provides feedback through appropriate channels.
- →Conducting Use of Force reviews to determine appropriateness, documents findings, and reports results.
- →Serving as the primary liaison for training-related matters with VA Central Office, other facilities, and external law enforcement partners.
- →Coordinating local and/or regional training with outside law enforcement partners.
- →Maintaining technical expertise in firearms maintenance and ensures compliance with all applicable standards and safety requirements.
- →Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
- →Compressed/Flexible: Authorized.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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